Attachment_1_N6660421R0020 RFQ.pdf

PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT CONSTITUES THE ONLY

NOTICE THAT WILL BE ISSUED.

This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6-Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This synopsis/solicitation will be open for less than 30 days, in accordance with FAR 5.203(b). Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is N66604-21-Q-0020

This is a 100% small business set aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 611420, as concurred with by the Small Business Administration (SBA). The Small Business Size Standard is $12,000,000.00.

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order for Cybersecurity Workforce (CSWF) baseline certification trainings in accordance with Attachment #1 Statement of Work (SOW) as follows:

CLIN BASE/

OPTION

Description Quantity Unit Period of Performance

0001 BASE The contractor shall provide one offering of each of the trainings listed below in a virtual environment for twenty (20) students per course session in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW):

a. CompTIA Security +

b. CompTIA Linux+

c. CompTIA CASP+

d. ISC2 CISSP

1 Each Date of award ‐

9/30/2021

0002 OPTION OPTION ‐ VIRTUAL ‐ CompTIA Security + training in a virtual environment for twenty (20) students in accordance with the SOW

1 Each 4/1/2021 ‐ 3/31/2022

0003 OPTION OPTION ‐ VIRTUAL ‐ CompTIA Security + training in a virtual environment for twenty (20) students in accordance with the SOW

1 Each 10/1/2021 ‐ 9/30/2022

0004 OPTION OPTION ‐ VIRTUAL ‐ CompTIA Security + training in a virtual environment for twenty (20) students in accordance with the SOW

1 Each 10/1/2022 ‐ 9/30/2023

0005 OPTION OPTION ‐ VIRTUAL ‐ CompTIA Linux+ training in a virtual environment for twenty (20) students in accordance with the SOW

1 Each 10/1/2021 ‐ 9/30/2022

0006 OPTION OPTION ‐ VIRTUAL ‐ CompTIA Linux+ training in a virtual environment for twenty (20) students in accordance with the SOW

1 Each 10/1/2022 ‐ 9/30/2023

0007 OPTION OPTION ‐ VIRTUAL ‐ CompTIA CASP+ training in a virtual environment for twenty (20) students in accordance with the SOW

1 Each 10/1/2021 ‐ 9/30/2022

0008 OPTION OPTION ‐ VIRTUAL ‐ CompTIA CASP+ training in a virtual environment for twenty (20) students in accordance with the SOW

1 Each 10/1/2022 ‐ 9/30/2023

0009 OPTION OPTION ‐ VIRTUAL ‐ ISC2 CISSP training in a virtual environment for twenty (20) students in accordance with the SOW

1 Each 10/1/2021 ‐ 9/30/2022

0010 OPTION OPTION ‐ VIRTUAL ‐ ISC2 CISSP training in a virtual environment for twenty (20) students in accordance with the SOW

1 Each 10/1/2022 ‐ 9/30/2023

0011 Reserved

0012 OPTION OPTION ‐ F2F ‐ CompTIA Security + supplemental facility and in person costs associated with face‐to‐ face training under CLIN 0002 in accordance with the SOW

1 Each 4/1/2021 ‐ 3/31/2022

0013 OPTION OPTION ‐ F2F ‐ CompTIA Security + supplemental facility and in person costs associated with face‐to‐ face training under CLIN 0003 in accordance with the SOW

1 Each 10/1/2021 ‐ 9/30/2022

0014 OPTION OPTION ‐ F2F ‐ CompTIA Security + supplemental facility and in person costs associated with face‐to‐ face training under CLIN 0004 in accordance with the SOW

1 Each 10/1/2022 ‐ 9/30/2023

0015 OPTION OPTION ‐ F2F ‐ CompTIA Linux + supplemental facility and in person costs associated with face‐to‐ face training under CLIN 0005 in accordance with the SOW

1 Each 10/1/2021 ‐ 9/30/2022

0016 OPTION OPTION ‐ F2F ‐ CompTIA Linux + supplemental facility and in person costs associated with face‐to‐ face training under CLIN 0006 in accordance with the SOW

1 Each 10/1/2022 ‐ 9/30/2023

0017 OPTION OPTION ‐ F2F ‐ CompTIA CASP+ supplemental facility and in person costs associated with face‐to‐ face training under CLIN 0008 in accordance with the SOW

1 Each 10/1/2021 ‐ 9/30/2022

0018 OPTION OPTION ‐ F2F ‐ CompTIA CASP+ supplemental facility and in person costs associated with face‐to‐ face training under CLIN 0008 in accordance with the SOW

1 Each 10/1/2022 ‐ 9/30/2023

0019 OPTION OPTION ‐ F2F ‐ ISC2 CISSP supplemental facility and in person costs associated with face‐to‐face training under CLIN 0006 in accordance with the SOW

1 Each 10/1/2021 ‐ 9/30/2022

0020 OPTION OPTION ‐ F2F ‐ ISC2 CISSP supplemental facility and in person costs associated with face‐to‐face training under CLIN 0006 in accordance with the SOW

1 Each 10/1/2022 ‐ 9/30/2023

Required delivery terms are F.O.B. Destination, Newport, RI.

Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the current Federal Acquisition Circular. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation:

52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance 52.204-19, Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Service or Equipment 52.209-11, Representation by corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law 52.211-15, Defense Priority and Allocation Requirements 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders - Commercial Items 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options 52.217-7, Option for Increased Quantity – Separately Priced Line Item 52.232-1, Payments 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors 52.243-1, Changes – Fixed Price

The following DFARS provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation:

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights 252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product 252.204-7009 Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information 252.204-7009 Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support 252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items 252.246-7008 Sources of Electronic Parts 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea

The following addenda or additional terms and conditions apply: Defense Priorities and Allocations Systems (DPAS) rating is DO-C9.

The Government has determined that the following Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) Section 508 contract requirements apply:

36 C.F.R. § 1194.24 (Chapter 4) - Video and Multimedia Products 36 C.F.R. § 1194.31 (Chapter 3) - Functional Performance Criteria 36 C.F.R. § 1194.41 (Chapter 6) - Information, Documentation, and Support

The required period of performance is date of award thru 9/30/2023, if all options are exercised.

If no surcharge is applicable, the Government’s preferred method of payment is via credit card.

Otherwise, Electronic Payment through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) may be used. Please confirm if Government Purchase Card is an acceptable form of payment within the quotation.

Full text of incorporated FAR/DFARS clauses and provisions are available at www.acquisition.gov/far

This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov

The Government intends to award a single FFP purchase order to the eligible, responsible offeror whose offer represents the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) quote. In order to be determined technically acceptable:

(1) The offeror must quote the required items, in the required quantities, and for all option CLINs;

(2) The offeror must provide the address of the face-to-face facility to be provided for option CLINs 0012-0020. This address must be within sixty (60) miles (as calculated by Google Maps) of NUWCDIVNPT (1176 Howell St., Newport, RI) to be determined technically acceptable;

(3) The offeror must provide a completed and signed representation for FAR 52.204-24, provided as Attachment 2 to this solicitation.

(4) The Government will consider past performance information in accordance with DFARS Provision 252.213-7000, where negative information within Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) may render a quote being deemed technically unacceptable.

The offeror shall include price, delivery terms, and the following additional information with submission: Point of Contact (POC) (including phone number and email address), Contractor Cage Code, and contractor DUNS. Any quote received after the closing date and time specified will be ineligible for award.

The quotes may be submitted via email to the below address and must be received on or before Thursday, 12 November 2020, 2:00PM EST. For information on this acquisition contact Michael Ouellette; Michael.Ouellette@navy.mil or 401-832-5568.